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Counting Calories in Cheese
Written by Diet Bites
Those individuals who are sensitive to tyramine should avoid the following types of cheese: Cheshire, Colby, Edam, Feta, Fontina, Gouda, Gruyere, Limburger, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone, Roquefort and Swiss.
Most all full-blown cheese (prepared with whole milk) is high in saturated fat; while dieting your better choices include the lower or reduced fat varieties.
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TYPE, SELECTION |
CALORIES |
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American: High in saturated fat and sodium |
105 |
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Brick: Has a bluish mold which may trigger allergies. Avoid if taking MAO inhibitors. |
104 |
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Caraway: High in saturated fat and sodium. Contains a fair amount of B-12 vitamin and calcium which may protect against cavities. Low in lactose. |
93 |
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Blue: Has a bluish mold which may trigger allergies. Avoid if taking MAO inhibitors. |
99 |
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Cheddar: High in saturated fat and sodium. Avoid if taking MAO inhibitors. |
113 |
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Cheshire: High in saturated fat. |
108 |
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Colby: High in saturated fat. |
110 |
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Cottage Cheese: Based on the creamed variety and a serving size of 1/2 cup. It is very high in sodium content and the individuals who are sensitive to whey should avoid consumption. |
117 |
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Cottage Cheese: Based on the low fat 1% variety of 1/2 cup per serving. Good amount of calcium. Lower in calories than other cottage cheeses. |
82 |
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Cream Cheese: Not listed in the official American Food Pyramid. Extreme in saturated fat. Avoid if sensitive to whey. |
98 |
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Edam: High in saturated fats, monounsaturated fats and sodium. Avoid if sensitive to casein. |
100 |
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Feta: High in sodium. Avoid if sensitive to whey. |
74 |
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Fontina: High in fat and sodium. |
109 |
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Gouda: Extreme in saturated fat. |
100 |
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Gruyere: Hefty in saturated fat; avoid if sensitive to casein. |
116 |
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Limburger: Extreme in saturated fat. |
92 |
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Monterey Jack: High in saturated fat |
105 |
|
Mozzarella, Part Skim: Good source of calcium Lower in fat than most cheeses. |
71 |
|
Mozzarella, Whole Milk variety: |
79 |
|
Muenster: High in saturated fat. |
103 |
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Neufchatel: This cheese is similar to cream cheese. It is high in saturated fat and sodium. Avoid if sensitive to sodium. |
73 |
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Parmesan, Grated - and this data is based on 1 Tablespoon. Fatty acids found in Parmesan may protect against cancer. Good source of calcium, moderate amount of fat. Avoid if sensitive to casein. |
23 |
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Provolone: High in sodium and fat. Avoid if sensitive to whey. |
98 |
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Ricotta, Part Skim: 1/2 cup serving. Good source of calcium and protein that is easily digestible. Enjoy with grains. Avoid if sensitive to whey. |
171 |
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Ricotta, Whole Milk: 1/2 cup serving. High in fat and cholesterol. Avoid if sensitive to whey or tyramine. |
216 |
|
Romano, grated: High in saturated fat. Avoid if sensitive to casein. However, low in lactose and it takes very little to flavor a dish. |
19 |
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Roquefort: High in fat and extremely high in sodium. Avoid if sensitive to mold |
103 |
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Swiss: In allergy sensitive individuals, may provoke a mild form of food intoxication accompanied by these symptoms: bright red rash, sweating, nausea and hives. Usually dissipates quickly with antihistamine therapy. |
105 |
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